Claude Vorilhon
Founder of Raëlism and journalist
Born
September 30th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1946, a journalist established the Raëlian movement in 1974, promoting beliefs in extraterrestrial life and human cloning. After claiming to have met an extraterrestrial being named Yahweh, the movement centered around these teachings. The organization advocates for world peace, universal love, and the importance of scientific advancement. The movement gained international attention and attracted followers worldwide, emphasizing the separation of science and religious beliefs.
Founded the Raëlian movement
Authored books on extraterrestrial life
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